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First Christian Church
First Christian Church, Suisun City, Ca
259 episodes
2 days ago
A governor with total authority stands face to face with Truth and flinches. We follow Jesus from Gethsemane to the halls of Roman power and watch Pilate wrestle with a verdict he knows is wrong but hands down anyway. Along the way, we unpack why the Sanhedrin needed Rome, how Passover customs put Barabbas in the spotlight, and why a brewing riot made political safety more attractive than moral courage. When Pilate asks, “What is truth?” to the very one who is the truth, we see the central te...
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A governor with total authority stands face to face with Truth and flinches. We follow Jesus from Gethsemane to the halls of Roman power and watch Pilate wrestle with a verdict he knows is wrong but hands down anyway. Along the way, we unpack why the Sanhedrin needed Rome, how Passover customs put Barabbas in the spotlight, and why a brewing riot made political safety more attractive than moral courage. When Pilate asks, “What is truth?” to the very one who is the truth, we see the central te...
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First Christian Church
Living a Life with Convictions
A governor with total authority stands face to face with Truth and flinches. We follow Jesus from Gethsemane to the halls of Roman power and watch Pilate wrestle with a verdict he knows is wrong but hands down anyway. Along the way, we unpack why the Sanhedrin needed Rome, how Passover customs put Barabbas in the spotlight, and why a brewing riot made political safety more attractive than moral courage. When Pilate asks, “What is truth?” to the very one who is the truth, we see the central te...
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2 days ago
34 minutes

First Christian Church
24 // Owning your Faith
What if the deepest danger to your soul isn’t doubt, but secondhand belief? Walking through John 18, we step into the Garden of Gethsemane and watch two disciples take opposite paths: Judas arrives with a crowd and a contract, while Peter reaches for a sword and then learns to surrender. At the center stands Jesus, speaking the name “I am,” revealing divine authority and choosing the cross as the Father’s will. The scene is dramatic, but the takeaway is personal: proximity to spiritual things...
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2 weeks ago
35 minutes

First Christian Church
24 // Unity in the Church
What if the most powerful apologetic isn’t a platform, a program, or a perfectly produced service, but a people who move as one? We take a close look at John 17 and the final recorded prayer of Jesus, where he asks the Father for something specific and startling: that believers would be one so the world would believe he was sent. That line reframes how we think about church health, cultural impact, and spiritual credibility. We unpack how the Trinity models unity without erasing distinction....
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2 weeks ago
30 minutes

First Christian Church
Guest Speaker Bruce Gallaher
A single phone call changed everything: a dear friend, newly diagnosed with ALS, asked what rewards in heaven really mean. That question sent us deep into Scripture and into the heart of motivation, purpose, and what actually lasts when life is tested by fire. We share that journey with you—honest, practical, and anchored in hope. We start by lifting up the quiet, faithful work of pastors and why appreciation belongs to servants, not celebrities. From there, we turn to Revelation 22:12 and P...
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3 weeks ago
30 minutes

First Christian Church
Navigating Life // A Life of Spiritual Fruit
What if the secret to real change is not trying harder but staying connected to the One who gives life? We open John 15 and let Jesus’ picture of the vine and branches reframe how transformation actually works, why pruning isn’t punishment, and how fruit grows without the hustle mindset. Instead of a checklist of virtues, we talk about fruit as evidence of life—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self‑control—flowing from a steady, relational connection t...
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3 weeks ago
33 minutes

First Christian Church
Navigating Life // Being Misunderstood, Canceled, or Hated for your Faith
What if being faithful means being misunderstood—and sometimes disliked—by people you care about? We explore Jesus’ words in John 15 with open hands and steady hearts, tracing how the world’s value system collides with the way of the kingdom and why that clash shouldn’t surprise us. From a Korean pastor jailed for preaching to a candid story about a friendship strained by truth-telling, we sit with the tension of conviction and compassion and ask what it costs to be a light rather than be lik...
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3 weeks ago
30 minutes

First Christian Church
Navigating Life // The Holy Spirit is the Guide
Ever felt lost navigating life's complex paths? You're not alone. This powerful message reveals how the Holy Spirit serves as our divine guide when countless voices compete for our attention. While Jesus established Himself as "the way, the truth, and the life," many believers struggle to understand the Holy Spirit's role. Yet Jesus made a stunning claim to His disciples: "It is for your benefit that I go away." Why? Because while Jesus in physical form could only be in one place, the Holy S...
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1 month ago
32 minutes

First Christian Church
Koinonia: The Heart of Christian Community
What if the most powerful force for transformation in your life isn't something you do alone, but something you experience together? That's the profound truth behind koinonia, an ancient Greek concept that describes the deep relational connection and commitment at the heart of authentic Christian community. In a world increasingly defined by digital relationships and surface-level connections, we've gradually redefined what it means to be friends. Many of us have hundreds or even thousands o...
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1 month ago
27 minutes

First Christian Church
Guest Speaker Dr John Harris
Ever find yourself going through the motions of Christianity, striving to meet external standards but feeling disconnected? This powerful message explores a transformative truth that can revolutionize your relationship with God: understanding that Jesus came not just to connect us to Himself, but to unite us with the Father. Many of us have unconsciously developed a distorted view of the Trinity—seeing Jesus as approachable and loving while perceiving God the Father as distant or severe. Thi...
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1 month ago
32 minutes

First Christian Church
Make Your Life Count // Serving Others
What does it take to make your life truly count? In this eye-opening exploration of humble service, we discover that the path to meaningful impact isn't complicated – it's about adopting simple practices with profound implications. But there's a dangerous truth we often miss: serving others can spring from unhealthy motives, transforming what looks like selflessness into subtle self-interest. Drawing from Jesus' radical example in John 13, we witness the Master Teacher on his final night bef...
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2 months ago
32 minutes

First Christian Church
Make Your Life Count / Living for Eternal Purposes
Do you ever look back and wonder where the time went? Life moves at lightning speed, and none of us wants to reach the end feeling like we've wasted our brief time on earth. In this powerful opening message of the "Make Your Life Count" series, we discover the first essential practice for living a life of eternal significance. Drawing from Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem during Passover week, we explore how Christ remained laser-focused on his eternal purpose despite the crowd's misgui...
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2 months ago
30 minutes

First Christian Church
At the Movies // Valuing Jesus
Worship—that word often conjures images of raised hands and Sunday morning singing. But what if true worship goes much deeper than music? What if it's actually revealed by what we value most? In this profound exploration of John 12, we witness Mary's shocking act of devotion—pouring out perfume worth an entire year's wages onto Jesus' feet and wiping them with her hair. This extravagant gesture wasn't just financially costly; it defied cultural norms and sparked immediate criticism from Juda...
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3 months ago
32 minutes

First Christian Church
Next Generation Sunday // Guest Speaker Pastor Cody
What responsibility do we bear for the spiritual formation of younger generations? Drawing from Psalm 78, this soul-stirring message challenges us to recognize that the next generation isn't merely "the church of tomorrow" but vital members of today's faith community. Written during a pivotal moment in Israel's history by King David's appointed worship leader Asaph, Psalm 78 established a pattern for passing faith from one generation to the next. This ancient wisdom remains remarkably releva...
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3 months ago
29 minutes

First Christian Church
Signs // When the Impossible becomes Possible
What happens when faith meets feelings? In this illuminating exploration of emotional health through Scripture, we discover a refreshing truth: Jesus himself experienced and expressed genuine emotions. Drawing wisdom from the animated film Inside Out, we challenge the common misconception that Christians must always appear "blessed and highly favored" regardless of inner turmoil. The powerful story of Lazarus in John 11 becomes our anchor point. When Jesus arrives to find his friend dead for...
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3 months ago
34 minutes

First Christian Church
At the Movies // Jesus is the Shepherd you Need
What can Marvel's Avengers: Endgame teach us about biblical truth? When Iron Man makes his ultimate sacrifice, declaring "I am Iron Man" before giving his life to save the universe, he mirrors Jesus's declaration: "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." This powerful connection between Hollywood's storytelling and scripture reveals something profound about our human nature. When Jesus calls his followers "sheep," it's not a compliment—sheep wander off tr...
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3 months ago
29 minutes

First Christian Church
At The Movies // How to Share your Testimony
Your story matters more than you know. Drawing inspiration from the classic film "Remember the Titans," we dive into John 9 to discover how one man's testimony of healing from blindness created ripple effects that continue to impact people thousands of years later. The blind man's encounter with Jesus reveals a profound truth about suffering—it's not always the result of our actions, but sometimes permitted so God's works can be displayed through us. When you're facing challenging circumstan...
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4 months ago
34 minutes

First Christian Church
Spiritual Blindness
How often do we criticize others for their spiritual blindness while missing the glaring blind spots in our own lives? This eye-opening message explores the uncomfortable truth that even mature believers can be "blind to their own blindness." Drawing from 2 Peter 1, we discover seven essential qualities that prevent us from being "useless and unfruitful" in our walk with Christ: goodness, knowledge, self-control, endurance, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. Each virtue represents an ...
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4 months ago
32 minutes

First Christian Church
Freedom // Freedom to be Misunderstood // Guest Speaker: Pastor Cody
Have you ever felt the sting of being misunderstood? That painful moment when someone doesn't hear you, see you, or get you? The fear of being misunderstood can paralyze us from speaking truth and living authentically. In this powerful exploration of John 8:48-59, we discover how Jesus handled being severely misunderstood and even verbally attacked. When religious leaders couldn't refute his message, they attacked his character—calling him demon-possessed and hurling racial slurs. Yet Jesus ...
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4 months ago
28 minutes

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Freedom // Truth Brings Freedom
Freedom isn't just a concept or a distant hope—it's our inheritance as followers of Jesus. Yet so many of us live trapped in chains of our past, wrestling with shame, stuck in unhealthy thought patterns, and bound by things we can't seem to overcome. In this powerful message from our "Breaking Chains and Living Free" series, we dive into Jesus's revolutionary promise: "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." But what is this truth that liberates? Contrary to our culture's ...
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4 months ago
31 minutes

First Christian Church
Freedom // Coming out of Darkness
5 months ago
30 minutes

First Christian Church
A governor with total authority stands face to face with Truth and flinches. We follow Jesus from Gethsemane to the halls of Roman power and watch Pilate wrestle with a verdict he knows is wrong but hands down anyway. Along the way, we unpack why the Sanhedrin needed Rome, how Passover customs put Barabbas in the spotlight, and why a brewing riot made political safety more attractive than moral courage. When Pilate asks, “What is truth?” to the very one who is the truth, we see the central te...